--- title: "Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2020-09-29" --- # Legal Services Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f82740c-a1ef-478e-a76e-02a2507e3409.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited, located in Newport, Wales, seeking "Legal Services" under the services category. This open procurement process commenced on a date that concluded on 13 March 2020. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Full Service Legal, with an indicative budget range of £100,000 to £800,000, and Lot 2 for Specialist Employment Law, ranging from £25,000 to £250,000. The awarded contracts with suppliers, Trowers & Hamlins LLP and Hugh James, are active and cover a contract period extending to 5 August 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal advisory services, especially those with capabilities in compound semiconductor technologies. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement include legal firms with experience in power electronics, RF/microwave technologies, and photonics, as these areas align closely with the CSA Catapult's objectives to leverage advancements in technology for UK businesses. Interested firms should reach out to the Catapult for further engagement regarding the requirements of this tender. ## Notice The CSA Catapult helps UK companies, particularly SME's, to grow by exploiting advancements in compound semiconductor technologies which translate into opportunities for: * Power electronics e.g. smart grid, electric and autonomous vehicles; * RF/microwave e.g. RADAR, Wi-Fi and 5G; and * Photonics e.g. security scanning, health diagnostics and li-fi communications. The Catapult has a unique position and responsibility. We are a company limited by guarantee but are partially funded by government via Innovate UK. The Catapult's providers must have experience and capabilities to respond to the Catapult's range of legal advisory requirements. The Catapult is seeking providers of legal services in two Lots: Lot 1 - Full Service Legal; Lot 2 - Specialist Employment Law. The indicative budget for Lot 1 is PS100,000 to PS800,000 and Lot 2 PS25,000 to PS250,000. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with CON-2020-032 in the subject field. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ee5929-c5d2-4bf5-a990-92afa5f30923 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2020 - 5 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,050,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,050,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8BE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | HUGH JAMES; TROWERS & HAMLINS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2020 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ee5929-c5d2-4bf5-a990-92afa5f30923 - 14 Feb 2020 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf26804f-d307-466d-ad48-c1fd6062407c - 12 Feb 2020 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf26804f-d307-466d-ad48-c1fd6062407c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ee5929-c5d2-4bf5-a990-92afa5f30923 29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf26804f-d307-466d-ad48-c1fd6062407c 14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://csa.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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